Veirs Mill Corridor Plan Public Hearing Draft

The Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan contains the text and supporting maps for a comprehensive amendment to portions of the approved and adopted 1989 Master Plan for the Communities of Kensington-Wheaton; 1992 North Bethesda-Garrett Park Master Plan, as amended; and 1994 Aspen Hill Master Plan. It also amends The General Plan (On Wedges and Corridors) for the Physical Development of the Maryland-Washington Regional District in Montgomery and Prince George‚Äôs Counties, as amended; the 2013Countywide Transit Corridors Functional Master Plan; the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways, as amended; and the Bicycle Master Plan.

The Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan extends four miles between the City of Rockville and the 2012 Wheaton Central Business District and Vicinity Sector Plan boundary. This plan focuses on improved connectivity between transit and community uses, enhanced safety for all users of Veirs Mill Road and strategic redevelopment opportunities to strengthen existing neighborhoods. Recommendations are provided for land use, zoning, transportation, parks, trails and open space, the environment and community facilities.